Short Smoke on A WSM

[martyj]

Just stepped up from a 40 MES to WSM 22. Put it together last night and want to do a short smoke this weekend to see if I can regulate the temps fairly easy before I put a brisket on. My question is, if I plan to do a short smoke, say 6 hours or so, for ribs or a fatty, doing the minion method should I fill my charcoal ring full and just reuse the charcoal that isn't used or do I just use lets say a half of bag of charcoal?

Any help is appreciated

 

[kam59]

I would. We always load the basket and just snuff it out for later use.

 

[noboundaries]

Long or short smoke, I always start with a full load, or if there's enough used charcoal left from the previous smoke, just add hot to it. Here's a thread that should give you some ideas.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/109535/help-with-wsm-temperature-control

 

[martyj]

Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate the help

 

[tropics]

Remember when they are new they run hotter,so you are better off with more.Congrats on the new smoker

Richie

 

[kam59]

Glad to help. :)
Congratulations on your new cooker.

 

[SmokinAl]

Your gonna have some fun & great Q with that new WSM!

Al